Question

Which of the following is not a consequence of moving from underground mining to surface mining?
a.
increased land degradation
b.
increased water and air pollution
c.
mining collapses
d.
changes to the landscape


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

Surface (open-pit/strip) mining increases land degradation, water and air pollution, and alters the landscape; it generally reduces the risk of underground mine collapses.